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...41 Chipset Features Setup 43 Details of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards 9 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 43 4 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing... Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Advanced Features Menu 35 Managing & Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item ...
...41 Chipset Features Setup 43 Details of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards 9 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 43 4 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual INSTALLATION 12 ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Central Processing... Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Advanced Features Menu 35 Managing & Updating your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item ...
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...-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62 VII. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Power Management Setup 46 Details of Power Management Setup 46 PNP and PCI Setup... Defaults 50 Load Setup Defaults 50 Supervisor Password and User Password 51 IDE HDD Auto Detection 52 Save & Exit Setup 53 Exit Without Saving 53 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 3.10 55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the...
...-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62 VII. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Power Management Setup 46 Details of Power Management Setup 46 PNP and PCI Setup... Defaults 50 Load Setup Defaults 50 Supervisor Password and User Password 51 IDE HDD Auto Detection 52 Save & Exit Setup 53 Exit Without Saving 53 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 3.10 55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the...
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... Card (optional) ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. INTRODUCTION (Sections/Checklist) I . Features: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION How this product III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. I . Introduction...
... Card (optional) ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. INTRODUCTION (Sections/Checklist) I . Features: Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION How this product III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. I . Introduction...
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... "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5inch disk drive: 1.2MB) and LS-120 floppy disk drives (3.5-inch disk drive: 120 MB, 1.44MB, 720K). Supports two drives of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard The ASUS TX97-LE is available for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through onboard firmware. • Wake on LAN: Supports Wake on the system chassis...
... "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5inch disk drive: 1.2MB) and LS-120 floppy disk drives (3.5-inch disk drive: 120 MB, 1.44MB, 720K). Supports two drives of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard The ASUS TX97-LE is available for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through onboard firmware. • Wake on LAN: Supports Wake on the system chassis...
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...no need to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 9 port the new generation memory - The best of all ASUS 430TX series of motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards sup- FEATURES Introduction... PCIset improves IDE transfer rate using SDRAM. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. FEATURES (Smart Series) II. ASUS TX97 series of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock everyday, yet satisfy all system...
...no need to ASUS Smart Series of motherboards. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 9 port the new generation memory - The best of all ASUS 430TX series of motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance - Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS TX97 series of motherboards sup- FEATURES Introduction... PCIset improves IDE transfer rate using SDRAM. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed - ASUS TX97 series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliancy. FEATURES (Smart Series) II. ASUS TX97 series of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock everyday, yet satisfy all system...
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...fans will deactivate the CPU Clock line to decrease CPU utilization to be in sleep mode. When the power button is necessary to critical motherboard components. This allows a computer to the speed upon detection of two states, one is Sleep mode and the other is the Soft-... for future processors, so monitoring is pressed for more memory and hard drive space to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual With this benefit on remotely through a modem. FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are malfunctioning, the system will power off...
...fans will deactivate the CPU Clock line to decrease CPU utilization to be in sleep mode. When the power button is necessary to critical motherboard components. This allows a computer to the speed upon detection of two states, one is Sleep mode and the other is the Soft-... for future processors, so monitoring is pressed for more memory and hard drive space to the user. 10 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual With this benefit on remotely through a modem. FEATURES (TX97 Series) II. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are malfunctioning, the system will power off...
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FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard Super Multi-I/O 3 ISA Slots 4 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector ATX Power Programmable Flash ROM PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial, Parallel, Floppy 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Intel's 430TX PCIset Thermal Sensors Hardware Monitor CPU ZIF Socket 7 "Cool" Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 11 II.
FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard Super Multi-I/O 3 ISA Slots 4 PCI Slots IDE Connectors AT Power Connector ATX Power Programmable Flash ROM PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA Serial, Parallel, Floppy 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Intel's 430TX PCIset Thermal Sensors Hardware Monitor CPU ZIF Socket 7 "Cool" Switching Voltage Regulators 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 11 II.
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INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard Layout COM 1 Serial Ports Keyboard COM 2 Keyboard Power Floppy Drives Parallel (Printer) Port DIMM ... Super Multi-I/O PCI Slot 3 Wake on LAN PCI Slot 4 R ISA Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 Boot Block Write ISA Slot 3 III. INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) Intel PIIX4 PCIset Row 0 1 0 1 2 3 2 3 Clock Freq CPU Fan Row 1 0 3 2 Intel 430TX PCIset CR2032 3V ...Regulators Freq. Ratio Temp Sensor BF2 BF1 BF0 VID2 VID1 VID0 ASUS ASIC Chasis Open Alarm Infrared IDE LED Monitor LM78 Panel Connectors Chassis Fan 12 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual III.
INSTALLATION ASUS TX97-LE Motherboard Layout COM 1 Serial Ports Keyboard COM 2 Keyboard Power Floppy Drives Parallel (Printer) Port DIMM ... Super Multi-I/O PCI Slot 3 Wake on LAN PCI Slot 4 R ISA Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 Boot Block Write ISA Slot 3 III. INSTALLATION (Motherboard Layout) Intel PIIX4 PCIset Row 0 1 0 1 2 3 2 3 Clock Freq CPU Fan Row 1 0 3 2 Intel 430TX PCIset CR2032 3V ...Regulators Freq. Ratio Temp Sensor BF2 BF1 BF0 VID2 VID1 VID0 ASUS ASIC Chasis Open Alarm Infrared IDE LED Monitor LM78 Panel Connectors Chassis Fan 12 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual III.
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ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) BBLKW 2) CLRTC 3) KBPWR 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 6) VID0, VID1, VID2 p. 15 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. ... Chassis Open Alarm Lead (4-1pin Block) p. 28 Primary / Secondary IDE Connector (40-1pin Blocks) p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light p. 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) p. 29 AT Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) p. 31 PS/2 Mouse/USB/IR Combo-Connector (18-1pin Block) p. 31 Second Infrared Port Module Connector (5-pin...
ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) BBLKW 2) CLRTC 3) KBPWR 4) FS0, FS1, FS2 5) BF0, BF1, BF2 6) VID0, VID1, VID2 p. 15 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. ... Chassis Open Alarm Lead (4-1pin Block) p. 28 Primary / Secondary IDE Connector (40-1pin Blocks) p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light p. 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) p. 29 AT Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) p. 31 PS/2 Mouse/USB/IR Combo-Connector (18-1pin Block) p. 31 Second Infrared Port Module Connector (5-pin...
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... Pin 1 for locations of following steps: 1. Settings with three pins. Install Expansion Cards 5. See motherboard layout for our mother- To protect them against damage from yourself. Unplug your computer when working on ...Motherboard 2. ers may be moved together. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on jumpers with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both jumpers be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-LE...
... Pin 1 for locations of following steps: 1. Settings with three pins. Install Expansion Cards 5. See motherboard layout for our mother- To protect them against damage from yourself. Unplug your computer when working on ...Motherboard 2. ers may be moved together. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on jumpers with two jumper numbers require that came with the keyboard connector away from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both jumpers be sharing pins from the system. 14 ASUS TX97-LE...
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... 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [----] 200MHz E-3.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [----] 166MHz E-2.5x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [----] *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86(L) (or M1) that is supported on this motherboard is revision 2.7 or later. (see next page). III. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1...
... 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [----] 200MHz E-3.0x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [----] 166MHz E-2.5x 66MHz [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [----] *NOTE: The only IBM or Cyrix 6x86(L) (or M1) that is supported on this motherboard is revision 2.7 or later. (see next page). III. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1...
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...VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 III. Look on this motherboard must be true for the serial number. Manufacturer Intel AMD IBM/Cyrix Intel AMD AMD (.35micron) AMD ...3 2.5Volts 2.6Volts 2.7Volts 2.8Volts 2.9Volts 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 CPU Vcore Voltage Selection 3.0Volts 3.1Volts 3.2Volts Dual Plane CPU 3.3Volts 1 2 3 3.4V (STD) 1 2 3 3.5V (VRE) Single Plane 18 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ CPU that is only intended as a simple guideline and thus may not be...
...VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 VID2 VID1 VID0 III. Look on this motherboard must be true for the serial number. Manufacturer Intel AMD IBM/Cyrix Intel AMD AMD (.35micron) AMD ...3 2.5Volts 2.6Volts 2.7Volts 2.8Volts 2.9Volts 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 CPU Vcore Voltage Selection 3.0Volts 3.1Volts 3.2Volts Dual Plane CPU 3.3Volts 1 2 3 3.4V (STD) 1 2 3 3.5V (VRE) Single Plane 18 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ CPU that is only intended as a simple guideline and thus may not be...
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.... III. If both SIMMs and DIMMs at the same time or else you will be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 19 Memory Socket DIMM Socket 1 (Rows 0 & 1) DIMM Socket 2 (Rows 2 & 3) DIMM Memory Module 8, 16, 32, 64, 128,...) of the memory subsystem and will burn your memory. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see motherboard layout for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the BIOS SOFTWARE. Memory Socket SIMM Sockets 1&2 (Rows 0 & 1) SIMM...
.... III. If both SIMMs and DIMMs at the same time or else you will be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 19 Memory Socket DIMM Socket 1 (Rows 0 & 1) DIMM Socket 2 (Rows 2 & 3) DIMM Memory Module 8, 16, 32, 64, 128,...) of the memory subsystem and will burn your memory. IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in pairs so that each Row (see motherboard layout for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the BIOS SOFTWARE. Memory Socket SIMM Sockets 1&2 (Rows 0 & 1) SIMM...
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... identify the type and also to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 21 DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 III. You must be inserted into the DIMM socket on this motherboard. SIMM modules have different pin contact on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation...
... identify the type and also to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 21 DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 III. You must be inserted into the DIMM socket on this motherboard. SIMM modules have different pin contact on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation...
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... must set jumpers for three of the four corners, the CPU will cover the face of the lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is for "BUS Frequency Selection" depending on the fan and close the socket's lever. The ...motherboard should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that will only fit in the one hole is required to prevent overheating. R Lever Lock Blank Notch ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as shown. WARNING! Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 22 ASUS TX97-LE...
... must set jumpers for three of the four corners, the CPU will cover the face of the lever. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is for "BUS Frequency Selection" depending on the fan and close the socket's lever. The ...motherboard should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from that will only fit in the one hole is required to prevent overheating. R Lever Lock Blank Notch ZIF Socket 7 with the correct orientation as shown. WARNING! Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 22 ASUS TX97-LE...
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... PNP AND PCI SETUP) 9. In an standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are then used by parts of ISA cards. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 23 INSTALLATION 4. Generally an IRQ must be required to setup your expansion card documentation on the slot you unplug your computer system's cover... hardware and software settings that you intend to use an IRQ to one use by PCI cards. Expansion Cards WARNING! Secure the card on your motherboard and expansion cards. III.
... PNP AND PCI SETUP) 9. In an standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are then used by parts of ISA cards. ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 23 INSTALLATION 4. Generally an IRQ must be required to setup your expansion card documentation on the slot you unplug your computer system's cover... hardware and software settings that you intend to use an IRQ to one use by PCI cards. Expansion Cards WARNING! Secure the card on your motherboard and expansion cards. III.
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... To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of your computer will occur. 24 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual For Windows 95 users, the "Control Panel" icon in the PCI and PnP configuration section of the BIOS Setup utility. Double ... "Device Manager" tab. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Make sure that has a card in it in any available slot on a specific device give you ...
... To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of your computer will occur. 24 ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual For Windows 95 users, the "Control Panel" icon in the PCI and PnP configuration section of the BIOS Setup utility. Double ... "Device Manager" tab. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Make sure that has a card in it in any available slot on a specific device give you ...
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...) This connector supports either a standard IBM-compatible, 101/102-key, or 104key keyboard (Windows 95-compatible). INSTALLATION (Connectors) This motherboard accepts an AT Keyboard Connector Plug as shown here. Floppy Drive Connector ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 25 INSTALLATION 5. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6in. (15cm) from the first connector. 1. After...
...) This connector supports either a standard IBM-compatible, 101/102-key, or 104key keyboard (Windows 95-compatible). INSTALLATION (Connectors) This motherboard accepts an AT Keyboard Connector Plug as shown here. Floppy Drive Connector ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 25 INSTALLATION 5. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6in. (15cm) from the first connector. 1. After...
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... is for an open alarm lead +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 27 Rotation +12 Volt Ground III. WARNING! Damage may be Rotation signal. The CPU and/or motherboard will indicate to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place...
... is for an open alarm lead +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ASUS TX97-LE User's Manual 27 Rotation +12 Volt Ground III. WARNING! Damage may be Rotation signal. The CPU and/or motherboard will indicate to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place...